Author Topic: 2017 Formula 1 Thread (Read 211689 times)

Tesco tearaway · « **Reply #1000 on:** May 20, 2017, 10:59:09 pm »

Awake and alert is the latest news.

IanZG · « **Reply #1001 on:** May 21, 2017, 08:50:11 am »

Awful crash, but glad to see him moving in the car right after the accident, hope he's okay...

Quite amazing how quick the medical team were there to help him out.

https://twitter.com/IndyCar/status/866083196940595200

Multiple fractures to his pelvis and a fracture to his hip, could've been a lot worse...

Graeme · « **Reply #1002 on:** May 21, 2017, 02:16:24 pm »

https://twitter.com/ianjamespoulter/status/865922073474027520

Tesco tearaway · « **Reply #1003 on:** May 21, 2017, 10:10:59 pm »

Alonso top nine qualifying lap on soon

Tesco tearaway · « **Reply #1004 on:** May 21, 2017, 10:18:08 pm »

Provisional pole; Six more to run.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #1005 on:** May 21, 2017, 10:19:12 pm »

odd the way he's gone for a different helmet design.

Tesco tearaway · « **Reply #1006 on:** May 21, 2017, 10:22:48 pm »

Still on pole with five to run.

mc_red22 · « **Reply #1007 on:** May 21, 2017, 10:23:25 pm »

It's great to see him laughing, smile and having fun. Honda best sort their F1 engine out!

Barneylfc∗ · « **Reply #1008 on:** May 21, 2017, 10:23:39 pm »

What channel is this on?

mc_red22 · « **Reply #1009 on:** May 21, 2017, 10:25:30 pm »

Quote from: Ronnie Pickering on May 21, 2017, 10:23:39 pm

What channel is this on?

BT Sport ESPN

mc_red22 · « **Reply #1010 on:** May 21, 2017, 10:26:05 pm »

Rossi overtakes Alonso

Tesco tearaway · « **Reply #1011 on:** May 21, 2017, 10:26:58 pm »

Quote from: mc_red22 on May 21, 2017, 10:26:05 pm

Rossi overtakes Alonso

Four incredible laps

RedSince86 · « **Reply #1012 on:** May 21, 2017, 10:29:26 pm »

Rossi was right on the edge,got so close to the wall about 2-3 times.

Tesco tearaway · « **Reply #1013 on:** May 21, 2017, 11:06:02 pm »

Very respectable 5th place for Alonso on his first Indy 500

One better than Man U would have managed

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #1014 on:** May 25, 2017, 06:10:39 pm »

Hamilton 1st in first practice and vettel first in second

Linudden · « **Reply #1015 on:** May 25, 2017, 07:11:55 pm »

Quote from: Upinsmoke on May 25, 2017, 06:10:39 pm

Hamilton 1st in first practice and vettel first in second

Vettel looking extremely good in 2nd practice

As a diehard Ferrari fan I'm very optimistic for this weekend for once. Ferrari clearly have more peak downforce as well as a shorter wheelbase and also are very well suited to the ultra soft tyres. Here's hoping for a clean pole on Saturday and running away on Sunday for Vettel.

Mercedes really struggled in the afternoon, so dream scenario is that they'd fall behind Red Bull and Kimi on a one-lapper and therefore Hamilton struggling to get a podium.

I'm about as sick of that team as I am of Man United

Graeme · « **Reply #1016 on:** May 25, 2017, 07:21:46 pm »

Toro Rosso did very well in FP2 as well, and good to see a Red Bull up there as well. Making for an interesting race weekend.

I know it's still early but looks like Stroll has made the jump to F1 too soon in my opionion. Having Daddy's cheque book will always open those doors though.

Linudden · « **Reply #1017 on:** May 25, 2017, 07:52:40 pm »

Yes Stroll looks like a disaster. He'll probably be in Formula 2 next season. At this rate with all those crashed cars I'm sure they're not even making that much of a profit on him. Given they've got Mercedes engines I'm expecting Wehrlein in one of their cars next season, the question is though whether they can convince Massa to do another year given that Button's not interested and only possibly coming back if McLaren offer him a drive and Williams need an experienced hand. I wouldn't rule out Grosjean to Williams though, he always seems in a bad mood at Haas but is too good not be a Formula One driver, also Leclerc needs a seat to become a Ferrari driver in the future, so perhaps that'd suit all parties?

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #1018 on:** May 25, 2017, 08:00:48 pm »

Stroll looks really weird behind the wheel. He tends to rattle all over the cockpit, doesn't seem in control.

paulrazor · « **Reply #1019 on:** May 26, 2017, 10:04:21 am »

Quote from: Linudden on May 25, 2017, 07:52:40 pm

Yes Stroll looks like a disaster. He'll probably be in Formula 2 next season. At this rate with all those crashed cars I'm sure they're not even making that much of a profit on him. Given they've got Mercedes engines I'm expecting Wehrlein in one of their cars next season, the question is though whether they can convince Massa to do another year given that Button's not interested and only possibly coming back if McLaren offer him a drive and Williams need an experienced hand. I wouldn't rule out Grosjean to Williams though, he always seems in a bad mood at Haas but is too good not be a Formula One driver, also Leclerc needs a seat to become a Ferrari driver in the future, so perhaps that'd suit all parties?

Grosjean signed a 3 year deal with Haas afaik when the team set up. this is year two.

Stroll looks out of his depth so far, maybe he well get better as the year went on. It was an unusual place to crash though i think Verstappen crashed there last year.

Toro Rosso look quite promising this weekend. Ferrari and Vettel looking good

CornerFlag · « **Reply #1020 on:** May 26, 2017, 10:52:57 am »

Pulling for Bottas, mainly as I can't stand Ferrari (for the most part, I've welcomed them being competitive but not enough for them to win) and I'm just meh with Lewis.

I'm more a back-marker supporter though, was gutted when Manor went to the wall.

Daniel Cabbaggio · « **Reply #1021 on:** May 26, 2017, 12:34:21 pm »

Just wanna say Perez is having a great season, out performed the much respected Nico Hulkenberg (who's touted as a potential world champ) and bossing it this year again, so impressed by him.

surprised he doesnt get talked up more for the bigger teams to be honest

paulrazor · « **Reply #1022 on:** May 26, 2017, 12:50:51 pm »

Quote from: Daniel Cabbaggio on May 26, 2017, 12:34:21 pm

Just wanna say Perez is having a great season, out performed the much respected Nico Hulkenberg (who's touted as a potential world champ) and bossing it this year again, so impressed by him.

surprised he doesnt get talked up more for the bigger teams to be honest

the McLaren spell didnt help. mind you it was a shit car.

He is a good driver alright, think Hulk hasnt even had a podium yet

voodoo ray · « **Reply #1023 on:** May 27, 2017, 10:12:20 am »

button gets a 15 place grid penalty. so he'll be at the back.

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #1024 on:** May 27, 2017, 01:20:11 pm »

Q3 could be bloody great here!

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #1025 on:** May 27, 2017, 01:40:17 pm »

voodoo ray · « **Reply #1026 on:** May 27, 2017, 01:40:45 pm »

hamilton gone in Q2. gone about as badly as it can do

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #1027 on:** May 27, 2017, 01:41:20 pm »

Quote from: Eel Lobo on May 14, 2017, 03:19:08 pm

Absolutely superb from Hamilton. Gutsy.

Gutsy, Totally

west_london_red · « **Reply #1028 on:** May 27, 2017, 01:42:24 pm »

Quote from: Upinsmoke on May 27, 2017, 01:40:17 pm

I love it!

b_joseph · « **Reply #1029 on:** May 27, 2017, 01:49:32 pm »

Ended up like Baku 2016 but even worse...in the strange position of relying on the red bulls now.

west_london_red · « **Reply #1030 on:** May 27, 2017, 01:49:49 pm »

The desperation and disappointment of the commentators is hilarious.

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #1031 on:** May 27, 2017, 02:01:11 pm »

Yes!

What a lap from kimi!

Darren G · « **Reply #1032 on:** May 27, 2017, 02:08:30 pm »

Quote from: Upinsmoke on May 27, 2017, 01:41:20 pm

Gutsy, Totally

Haha. Ferrari front row, Hamilton starting in 13th...get the fuck in!

paulrazor · « **Reply #1033 on:** May 27, 2017, 03:40:10 pm »

Kimi on pole for first time since 2008!

Backed him this morning each way expecting tiny profit. Nice bonus

RacerX34 · « **Reply #1034 on:** May 27, 2017, 03:52:12 pm »

Quote from: Hellrazor on May 27, 2017, 03:40:10 pm

Kimi on pole for first time since 2008!

Backed him this morning each way expecting tiny profit. Nice bonus

Nice. I had a Ferrari 1-2 down. Wrong way though.

El Lobo · « **Reply #1035 on:** May 27, 2017, 03:53:28 pm »

Quote from: Upinsmoke on May 27, 2017, 01:41:20 pm

Gutsy, Totally

You're the bloke who also has an unhealthy hatred of Anthony Joshua aren't you?

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #1036 on:** May 27, 2017, 04:54:56 pm »

Quote from: Eel Lobo on May 27, 2017, 03:53:28 pm

You're the bloke who also has an unhealthy hatred of Anthony Joshua aren't you?

Oh yeah, that famous f1 driver Anthony Joshua.

Seriously you need to stop, it's getting creepy. Just because i prefer someone else to you and in turn wanna see that opponent suffer as it benefits who I like doesn't count as unhealthy hatred.

Your obsession of labelling everyone who does though, is quite unhealthy.

Your quite welcome to pick out my unhealthy hatred, I presume it's littered all over the boxing and F1 threads, so I'll leave you to report back and find hatred in my words.

Quote from: Eel Lobo on May 14, 2017, 02:08:52 pm

Superb Lewis

Quote from: Eel Lobo on May 14, 2017, 03:08:46 pm

Sensational drive from Lewis there against the odds

Fantastic, what a man!!!

Quote from: Eel Lobo on May 14, 2017, 03:19:08 pm

Absolutely superb from Hamilton. Gutsy.

Your a troll, nothing more.

SP · « **Reply #1037 on:** May 27, 2017, 06:19:59 pm »

Handbags will see you both removed. If you can't be civil to each other, just ignore their posts. I have children who are perfectly capable of more than filling my quotient of childish spats. To those not obsessed with a team, you both sound very similar in your posts. It is tedious, please stop.

RacerX34 · « **Reply #1038 on:** May 28, 2017, 01:32:50 am »

Quote from: Eel Lobo on May 14, 2017, 03:19:08 pm

Absolutely superb from Hamilton. Gutsy.

Mercedes called that strategy perfectly.
Pitting when it meant Ferrari couldn't respond.
That was gutsy. Not Hamilton whinging after he'd been out muscled on the 1st corner.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #1039 on:** May 28, 2017, 10:22:10 am »

Why are Mercedes so slow? FP1 was fine, then it all went pear shaped..

Very odd..